History
Our University was founded in April 2005 under the name “Tokyo Metropolitan University (首都大学東京) ” by reorganizing and combining four metropolitan universities: Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences, and Tokyo Metropolitan College. The name was then changed to “Tokyo Metropolitan University” in April 2020.
Education
Tokyo Metropolitan University is the only university operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It leverages a unique position to provide an education that nurtures human resources who can play an active role in responding to societal changes and to promote varied kinds of basic and applied research as well as research into issues in major metropolitan areas. These activities will contribute to the development of Tokyo and pioneer the global future.
Tokyo Metropolitan University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 841 Academic Staff
- 8,911 Students
- 446 Students (int'l)
- 3,475 Students (female)
Tokyo Metropolitan University Overview
Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarships
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Tokyo Metropolitan University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 951 | 1001 | 1001 |
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | - | 1501 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1121 | - | - |
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Student services
The Student Support Center supports campus life. The Student Support Center consists of the Student Affairs Section, the Career Development Section and The Health Center (Student Advisory Center and Health Center Office).The Student Affairs Section conducts services ranging from club activities and other extracurricular activities to information on available scholarships. Outstanding students can apply for full/half exemption of tuition at each term.
Housing services
TMU provides student accommodations in order to ensure that students have a positive environment conducive to learning. The University also provides off-campus accommodations for international students.
Medical services
A healthy body and a healthy mind are extremely important in pursuing one's studies. The Health Center Office provides support so that students can enjoy a meaningful campus life in good mental and physical health. Please feel free to drop into the Health Center at any time.
Sports facilities
The gymnasium on the Minami-osawacampus is a beautiful arch-like, two-storied building equipped with an arena (3 basketball courts), a heated indoor pool (25m, 6courses), a Judo hall, a Kendo (Japanese fencing) hall, a training room, a running track, and men's and women's changing rooms with coin lockers and showers. In addition, there are outdoor facilities including 6 tennis courts (omni), a baseball field, an athletics track and field, a ball game ground, a Kyudo (archery) hall, golf practice ranges, and a running course. There is also a clubhouse for use by student sports clubs attached to the gymnasium. The Hino campus and Arakawa campus also have a gymnasium, a ground, tennis courts, and more.
Accreditation
It is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
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Tokyo Metropolitan University Student Reviews & Awards
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My biggest takeaway from my university experience
During my time at Tokyo University of Science, majoring in Management Studies with a focus on Marketing, I gained invaluable knowledge and skills that prepared me for the professional world. Beyond the foundational expertise in my major, my most significant takeaway was learning how to work effectively and efficiently within a team environment. Collaborating on various group projects, I developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. These experiences taught me how to navigate different perspectives, align team efforts with shared goals, and deliver high-quality results under deadlines. Whether it was conducting market research, analyzing financial data, or brainstorming marketing strategies, I learned how to integrate my technical knowledge with practical teamwork skills. This combination of academic understanding and collaborative experience has fueled my passion for marketing and my readiness to contribute meaningfully in an internship setting. I am eager to bring this blend of expertise and teamwork to your organization.
Immunology and System Behavioral Biologist
I have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science and have studied various fields of biology including genetics, molecular biology, biodiversity, plant biochemistry, and neuroscience. I have conducted research in the field of immunology and system behavioral biology, specifically studying how bees protect themselves from diseases through their actions.
Experience based learning
Our team conducted a double blinded randomized controlled trial. In my opinion, field works were good, but not for statistical education.